# Sticky vs GDevelop

The clearest difference is ads: Sticky at none against GDevelop's shown. Sticky also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (63% vs 49%). GDevelop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Sticky's written reviews are positive against 49% of GDevelop's.

Sticky ships an update every 2 weeks, GDevelop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky | GDevelop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-ai-game-maker/id1497044357/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #36 |
| Size | 173 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sticky NFT Marketplace Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630862342) | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-ai-game-maker/id1497044357)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #151 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Design and publish your own games without needing to code. This AI-powered tool allows users to create and share interactive experiences with a community. Content moderation is in place to ensure a safe environment.

**Highlights:** AI Game Maker, Create games, Publish games, No programming required, Community content sharing, In-app reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Prompts Weekly Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Mint Pass Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Sticky Coins Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Starter Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Prompts Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Sticky Coins Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Sticky Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Sticky Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Mint Pass for Creators | $29.99 | per month |
| Promts Yearly FT | $199.99 | per year |
| NFT | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Prompts $3 Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Prompts $5 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Prompts $10 Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Sticky Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Interesting concept for NFT creation
- 🎨 Good for expressing creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🤔 Unclear how to sell or trade NFTs
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🕰️ Slow approval process for NFTs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access profile
- Issues with saving profile information
- Purchased items not showing up in collection
- Connectivity problems and loading failures

**Requested features**

- More free access to create and mint NFTs
- Ability to sell and trade NFTs
- Improved stability and fewer bugs
- Faster approval process for NFT submissions


### GDevelop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #48 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Unlimited indie game access, Create 2D/3D games, No-code development, AI-assisted game building, Game templates and assets, Publish and share games, Leaderboards and multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDevelop Silver | $6.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Silver - 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Gold - 1 year | $95.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Pro - 1 year | $399.99 | per year |
| Sci-Fi Space Village | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Animals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platformer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| GDevelop Mega Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $24.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful game engine
- 🤑 Can make great games
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🤖 Impressive no-code features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤯 Confusing and complex
- 🤖 Mobile version not as capable as PC

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing sprites
- Keyboard issues on mobile
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- Importing assets causes issues

**Requested features**

- Sprite editor
- More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
- Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
- Reduce subscription limits
- Add daily rewards or free currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky free?

Sticky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GDevelop free?

GDevelop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky or GDevelop?

Sticky is rated higher. Sticky averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while GDevelop averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Sticky or GDevelop have ads?

GDevelop shows ads; Sticky does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky or GDevelop?

Sticky ships an update every 2 weeks, and GDevelop every 11 days. Most recently, Sticky was updated on September 24, 2026 and GDevelop on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sticky or GDevelop?

Sticky currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and GDevelop at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*